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Karen J.

Berlin, MD

5 out of 5.0 stars
52 reviews
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All pets are family!

Pet care experience

I grew up with boxers. I’m an experienced dog sitter, walker, feeder, bather and play mate. Nothing beats the unconditional love of an animal. I enjoy getting to know all breeds of dogs and cats and making them feel included and cared for. My family and I love playing games with them that are both mentally and physically stimulating. I am available full time and flexible with scheduling. I have experience in medication administration (including giving injections), wound care, first aid and CPR. My experience caring for bully/brachy dog breeds is extensive and I go above and beyond to accommodate, modify and put safety first for dogs with limitations while still making sure every dog has lots of fun! I am able to take dogs with special needs. I can accommodate homemade and raw diets. I love the outdoors and sharing adventures in nature with my own dogs and visitors. There are no children in my household and services aren’t limited to dogs/cats.

Reviews

Abby P.
Dog Boarding • Jul 13, 2025
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Our boxer had a wonderful time staying with Karen for the weekend. She played and returned to us well loved and tired! Thank you Karen!

Carol G.
Dog Boarding • Dec 05, 2024
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Luna and Zach love Karen. She is very attentive and affectionate to my fur babies !

Robyn C.
Dog Boarding • Aug 21, 2024
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Great flexibility

Takele W.
Dog Boarding • Aug 04, 2024
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Karen and her family take care of my dog very nicely. My dog even greeted her when we leave her house(as saying , thank you for having me in your house and appreciated your lovely service)That tells me how comfortable he was on his stay with Karen. I definitely recommend her if you want to have a great care for your pet!

About Karen J.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding pets are cared for the same way I care for my own pets. Fed, exercised, played with, loved on. Dogs are walked for the amount of time booked. Drop ins include feeding, potting, any needed pet area cleaning and spending time with the pet.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen J. would like to know about your pet

If pets have all vaccinations and flea/tick treatment. If dogs are leash trained and walk well on leashes. If dogs have any issues with other dogs. Crate trained? I require dogs to have crates for overnight stays and unsupervised times. Potty trained or any marking issues. If dogs are allowed on furniture. Any medications? Special needs?

A typical day

Get dogs up and go out to potty. Feed breakfast. Chill time while food digests. Play time. Potty break. Play time. Walk. Naps. Play time. Walk. Chill time. Dinner. Chill time & snuggles. Bed.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Karen can host

Cats
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Karen can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

My life revolves around my pets and client pets so my schedule is set depending on their needs. This starts at feeding the first meal of the day, then walks, playtime, rest, playtime, walks, second meal and then chill time and bed.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated a day ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Karen J.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding pets are cared for the same way I care for my own pets. Fed, exercised, played with, loved on. Dogs are walked for the amount of time booked. Drop ins include feeding, potting, any needed pet area cleaning and spending time with the pet.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen J. would like to know about your pet

If pets have all vaccinations and flea/tick treatment. If dogs are leash trained and walk well on leashes. If dogs have any issues with other dogs. Crate trained? I require dogs to have crates for overnight stays and unsupervised times. Potty trained or any marking issues. If dogs are allowed on furniture. Any medications? Special needs?

A typical day

Get dogs up and go out to potty. Feed breakfast. Chill time while food digests. Play time. Potty break. Play time. Walk. Naps. Play time. Walk. Chill time. Dinner. Chill time & snuggles. Bed.

Location

Berlin, MD

Karen J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Karen J.

Berlin, MD

5 out of 5.0 stars
52 reviews